In this 2nd part of the conversation with Lika, she shares her experiences working on programs in countries facing challenges and the importance of standing up for women's rights. She shares her involvement in a program that supports Afghan women's education and the risks and threats she faced. Lika emphasizes the need for global citizenship education and teaching young people about multicultural understanding and peacebuilding. She believes that starting this education at a young age can lead to a more peaceful world. Lika also highlights the importance of emotional intelligence and conflict resolution education for all ages.

Keywords

conflict resolution, interfaith peace building, stereotypes, global citizenship, connection, love, women's rights, Afghan women, education, global citizenship, peacebuilding, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution

Takeaways

-Standing up for women's rights and education is crucial, even in challenging and dangerous situations.

-Global citizenship education is essential for fostering multicultural understanding and peacebuilding.

-Emotional intelligence and conflict resolution education should be taught at a young age to promote a more peaceful society.

-Personal inner peace is vital for contributing to global peace.

Sound Bites

"You cannot hate someone you know"

"I haven't had accidents but I've been a part of programs that my family and friends were seriously questioning whether it's a good decision to work in those countries and get involved in that type of work."

"What does it mean to be a woman? What does it mean to stand up for women across the world?"

"The world will be more peaceful if we teach young people at a very early age about the importance of global citizenship, about the importance of getting excited to get to know other cultures instead of having that hatred or mistrust."

Chapters

-Impacts of Working in War Zones

-Working in Challenging Environments

-The Importance of Global Citizenship Education

-Teaching Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution from a Young Age

-The Connection Between Personal Inner Peace and Global Peace